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Claustrophobic? How Our Advanced Wide-Bore MRI Eliminates Scan Anxiety

If you're claustrophobic, you may dread thinking about an MRI. But there’s good news: Newer, wide-bore MRIs don’t enclose you in a coffin-like structure. Learn more about them here. 

Aug 12th, 2026

Severe Varicose Veins: Is Radiofrequency Ablation the Best Treatment Option?

Varicose veins aren’t only a cosmetic problem. They can cause your legs to discolor, swell, ache, or burn. Learn why radiofrequency ablation is an excellent method to treat problematic varicose veins.

Jul 16th, 2026

Unexplained Pelvic Pain: Is MRI Testing the Best Next Step?

Pain is your body’s signal that one or more of your systems has a problem. Your doctor needs a clear picture of any abnormalities. An MRI provides your health care team with a safe way to visualize your internal organs to determine next steps.

May 21st, 2026

Beyond Cosmetic Concerns: Understanding the Link Between Varicose Veins and Chronic Venous Insuffici

Varicose veins may be a cosmetic problem, but they can also signal an underlying health issue: chronic venous insufficiency. Learn why varicose veins can signal a need for medical treatment.

May 1st, 2026

Getting to the Root of Your Sciatic Nerve Pain: The Role of MRI in Diagnosis and Treatment

Sciatica is known to be painful, and if your doctor has diagnosed you with it, you may now be feeling that pain. If initial treatments don’t help, your doctor may recommend an MRI to determine the best next steps.

Apr 1st, 2026

Get Your Legs Ready for Spring With Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)

Are prominent varicose veins keeping you from feeling confident in a bathing suit or shorts? Learn about endovenous laser ablation, or EVLA, a minimally invasive procedure that eliminates problematic veins.

Mar 1st, 2026

Comfortable MRI for Claustrophobic Patients

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Feb 4th, 2026

Nervous About Your First MRI? Here’s How to Prepare

Here’s How to Prepare for your first MRI

Feb 4th, 2026

Beyond Forgetfulness: 3 Cognitive Issues an eVox Brain Map Can Uncover

Researchers are searching for answers to degenerative neurological diseases that cause progressive cognitive impairment and other debilitating symptoms. The eVox® brain mapping system can help pinpoint specific types of neurological disease.

Feb 1st, 2026

Winter Is for Vein Care: 5 Reasons to Treat Varicose Veins Now

The holidays are over, and you have time to take a breath. Is one of your New Year’s goals to do something about your varicose veins? Now’s the perfect time. Learn why. 

Jan 2nd, 2026

Claustrophobic? 3 Reasons to Ask Your Doctor About Short and Wide Bore MRI

You need an MRI, but you’re claustrophobic. You’ve heard all about how MRIs squeeze you into a space like a tunnel. Wide bore MRIs offer a more accessible and comfortable option for claustrophobic patients.

Dec 11th, 2025

Understanding the Dangers of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

You may have heard of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), but what is it? Learn about the dangers of blood clots and the signs and symptoms to look for.

Oct 2nd, 2025

What Is Brain Mapping?

The ability to map brain activity helps physicians identify early signs of neurological disorders before symptoms become disabling. Early treatment can help delay the progression of brain-based diseases. Learn more about brain mapping here.

Sep 10th, 2025

I Have Cardiac Concerns: Is an Autonomic Nervous System Test Right for Me?

If you’ve experienced some unexplained symptoms, such as feeling lightheaded for no reason, your doctor may refer you for an autonomic nervous system test. While it’s a sophisticated test, it’s not painful at all.

Aug 1st, 2025

How Long Will My MRI Really Take?

If you’ve never had an MRI, you likely have many questions. To schedule your scan, you want to know how many hours you need to block out. Learn helpful information here.

Jul 1st, 2025

Why Are My Varicose Veins Getting Worse?

It’s summer — shorts and bathing suit weather. Do you hesitate to wear either because of your unsightly varicose veins? Learn why varicose veins can worsen over time and what you can do about them.

Jun 3rd, 2025

7 Questions to Ask Before Getting an MRI

Has your doctor referred you for an MRI? If this is your first, you probably want to know how the test is performed and what’s required. Asking these questions can help you better understand the procedure.

May 1st, 2025

Varicose Veins After Pregnancy: Recovery Options for New Moms

You love your new baby, but pregnancy may also give you something you don’t want: varicose veins. Check out home care strategies to help varicose veins resolve, and learn about minimally invasive options when they don’t go away on their own.

Apr 9th, 2025

The Benefits of a Vascular Ultrasound

Your blood brings nutrients to every cell in your body to keep it functioning normally. If your blood flow is blocked, you’re at risk of a serious health event. A vascular ultrasound provides your doctor with the information necessary to treat your issue.

Mar 10th, 2025

I’m Claustrophobic: Can I Handle an MRI?

Do you fear enclosed spaces? Perhaps getting in an elevator causes panicky feelings. You need an MRI, but you fear being in a tube. Learn about newer MRI technology designed to help claustrophobic patients.

Feb 1st, 2025

How Does Acoustic Therapy Treatment Work to Correct Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction can disrupt your relationship with your partner and create feelings of shame, embarrassment, and anxiety. If you have ED and you’re searching for an effective treatment, acoustic therapy may be the solution for you.

Jan 1st, 2025

My Spider Veins Are Embarrassing: Can You Help?

Do you have unsightly veins on your face or legs? If they’re small, squiggly red or blue lines, you have spider veins. While not dangerous, they can be embarrassing. Learn about effective treatments here. 

Dec 2nd, 2024

Can an eVox Brain Map Help Explain the Cause of My Memory Problems?

Do you often walk into a room and forget why you’re there? If you experience this and other memory problems, you likely want to know if anything serious is happening to your cognitive ability. Check out the eVox® Brain Map.

Nov 2nd, 2024

Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) vs. Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): What’s the Difference?

Do you wear long pants all year to hide your varicose veins? Minimally invasive treatment can eliminate your problem veins. Check out two options that can help you say goodbye to varicose veins.

Oct 11th, 2024

Factors That Increase Your Risk of Developing Varicose Veins

Do your legs ache after a long day? Your varicose veins are likely to blame. September is National Vascular Disease Awareness Month. Learn which factors increase your risk of varicose veins.

Sep 16th, 2024

What Are the Best Ways to Relax and Get Comfortable During an MRI?

Have you been referred for an MRI? You’ve likely heard that this scan takes place when you’re in a tube. Knowing ahead of time what’s going to happen can help you relax during your procedure.

Aug 6th, 2024

Does Varithena Treatment Hurt?

Are you seeking an effective, minimally invasive treatment for your varicose veins? Learn about Varithena™, an effective procedure that doesn’t require incisions or wires underneath your skin.

Jul 23rd, 2024

5 Strategies to Relieve Your Varicose Vein Pain

You see large blue or purple varicose veins running down your legs. They’re not only unsightly; they can cause aching or burning pain. Check out five helpful strategies that can ease or eliminate the pain of varicose veins. 

Jun 19th, 2024

Do I Need to Fast Before an MRI?

Do you have an MRI coming up? If you’ve never had an MRI before, you probably have many questions. Learn whether fasting is necessary before your scan.

May 14th, 2024

Gone Are the Days of Vein Stripping: Try Radiofrequency Ablation

Do your varicose veins prevent you from wearing shorts and showing off smooth, silky skin? We can eliminate those unsightly veins with minimally invasive radiofrequency ablation.

Apr 2nd, 2024

How Losing Weight Can Relieve Pressure on Your Leg Veins

Varicose veins aren’t only a cosmetic problem; they can cause painful symptoms and on occasion, place you at risk of more serious conditions. What’s the relationship between your weight and varicose veins? Read on.

Mar 2nd, 2024

Here's How to Prepare for Your Upcoming MRI

You’re scheduled for an MRI. If it’s your first MRI, you need to know how to prepare. Here’s the skinny on what you need to do before your imaging procedure.

Feb 1st, 2024

8 Problems That an MRI Can Detect

You’ve had some troubling symptoms and have been to the doctor. Perhaps your physician has referred you for an MRI. Learn about some of the health conditions an MRI can help reveal.

Jan 16th, 2024

Is it Possible to Prevent Varicose Veins?

When you look at your legs, do you see smooth skin — or skin with purple ridges from your knee to your ankle? Learn simple steps to help prevent varicose veins or stop them from becoming worse.

Dec 6th, 2023

Can an MRI Help My Doctor Diagnose the Cause of My Pelvic Pain?

Do you have unexplained pelvic pain? Chronic pelvic pain can have a number of causes. Learn how an MRI can help your doctor diagnose and treat your condition

Nov 2nd, 2023

What Can an Autonomic Nervous System Test Reveal About My Health?

Has your doctor asked you to have an autonomic nervous system test? Your health care team likely needs more information before they can proceed to a diagnosis and treatment plan. 

Oct 2nd, 2023

Radiofrequency Ablation or EVLA: Which Is Right for My Varicose Veins?

Are you tired of seeing those large, rope-like veins running down your legs? Sometimes varicose veins aren’t just a cosmetic problem. Learn more about two effective methods to eliminate your varicose veins.

Sep 1st, 2023

What to Expect During Your eVox Brain Map Evaluation

New advances in medicine are helping doctors diagnose brain-based illnesses at earlier stages so treatment can be more effective. Learn more about how the eVox® Brain Map works as a diagnostic tool. 

Aug 2nd, 2023

MRI with Contrast: How to Prepare and What to Expect

Have you been scheduled for an MRI with contrast? If you’ve never had an MRI, you likely have lots of questions. Check out how to prepare and what to expect during this procedure.

Jul 1st, 2023

Say Goodbye to Varicose Veins with EVLA: Here's What to Expect

Do you have unsightly varicose veins? You don’t have to live with them for the rest of your life. Endovenous laser ablation, or EVLA, is a state-of-the-art, minimally invasive procedure that means you can say goodbye to those problem veins.

Jun 2nd, 2023

Why Did My Doctor Order an MRI Instead of a CT Scan?

Are you scheduled for an MRI? Learn more here about the types of health conditions an MRI can help reveal as well as the major differences between an MRI and a CT scan.

May 14th, 2023

Are Varicose Veins a Sign of Poor Circulation?

You’ve had cold hands and feet for years, even when it’s not that cold outside or inside. Could this symptom of poor circulation be related to your varicose veins? Learn why problematic varicose veins need treatment.

Apr 3rd, 2023

How to Prepare for Your MRI Scan

The MRI of today is different from the MRI of a decade ago. Advanced technology has shortened the exam and provided solutions for claustrophobic patients. If you’re referred for an MRI scan, here’s what you need to know.

Mar 10th, 2023

Treating Varicose Veins: Know Your Options

You have large rope-like varicose veins running down your legs. What’s the most effective treatment? Your options depend in part on where your varicose veins are located and how large they are.

Feb 13th, 2023

What Getting an MRI Scan Is Like

You’ve been referred for an MRI. You may have a vague idea of what it is, but you’re wondering exactly what it’s like. Learn the details about what happens during an MRI.

Jan 15th, 2023

What Conditions Can an MRI Scan Diagnose?

You’re seeking medical help because your condition is beyond a cough or a cold. If your doctor needs additional information before making a definitive diagnosis, they may order an MRI. Learn how many conditions an MRI can help diagnose.

Dec 12th, 2022

Is Sclerotherapy the Best Treatment for Spider Veins?

You see unsightly red or purple jagged lines on your legs. You have spider veins. Is sclerotherapy the best treatment to eliminate these tracks on your legs? Learn more about spider vein treatment.

Nov 1st, 2022

When Do You Need an Autonomic Nervous System Test?

Do you have some unexplained health symptoms? Perhaps it’s pain or numbness in your feet. It could be digestive, urinary, heart rate, or breathing problems. Learn about the diagnostic power of an autonomic nervous system test.

Oct 1st, 2022

Pregnant? Here's What You Should Know About Your Risk for Varicose Veins

When you’re pregnant, your body is full of surprises. One unwelcome surprise may be varicose veins. Learn why many pregnant women get varicose veins and what can you do about them.

Sep 1st, 2022

A Closer Look at EVLA

When you put on your shorts, your bulging varicose veins really stand out. EVLA is an effective treatment for these unsightly veins. Learn how you can benefit from endovenous laser ablation.

Aug 1st, 2022

Are Varicose Veins a Health Threat?

Is the skin on your legs marred by long varicose veins causing a bumpy, discolored surface? Do you miss your smooth skin? Varicose veins can impact your self-confidence, but are these veins more than a cosmetic problem?

Jul 1st, 2022

What Can a Brain MRI Reveal?

Your brain is the control center for your body. If you’re having unexplained physical symptoms, your doctor may order a brain MRI to help diagnose your condition.

Jun 1st, 2022

5 Tips for Reducing MRI Claustrophobia

You’re scheduled for an MRI. You’ve heard that MRIs can make you feel claustrophobic, but you want to have the test to know what’s going on inside your body. It’s time to consider strategies to help reduce claustrophobic feelings.

May 1st, 2022

Summer's Nearly Here: Get Rid of Varicose Veins Safely and Painlessly with Endovenous Laser Ablation

Do you have unsightly varicose veins? With today’s modern technology, eliminating large varicose veins is a safe, routine procedure. Have endovenous laser ablation now, and enjoy smooth, beautiful skin this summer.

Apr 1st, 2022

4 Reasons Your Doctor May Order an MRI with Contrast

You’re having physical problems and your doctor needs additional tests to determine the root cause of your symptoms. Learn more about why your doctor may order an MRI with contrast.

Mar 1st, 2022

How Poor Blood Flow Affects Your Erections

Proper blood flow through your body is critical for normal functioning, including sexual function. Poor blood flow can impede erections and cause erectile dysfunction. Learn about vascular disease and how it’s treated.

Feb 1st, 2022

Take These Steps to Stay Healthy After Sclerotherapy

Are you ready for sclerotherapy? If you’re finally on the road to eliminating those unsightly purple or blue varicose and/or spider veins with this minimally invasive treatment, learn about post-procedure protocol here.

Jan 3rd, 2022

Treating Your Varicose Veins: What You Should Know About Sclerotherapy

Do you have unsightly varicose veins you wish would disappear? Sclerotherapy is a tried and true option to eliminate those unwanted veins and regain the natural beauty of your legs.

Dec 13th, 2021

When Is an MRI Scan Warranted?

If you have a condition that’s causing troubling symptoms, an MRI can help get to the root of your discomfort, whether it’s pain, numbness, muscle weakness, or something else.

Nov 19th, 2021

Radiofrequency Ablation: A Varicose Veins Remedy with Minimal Downtime

You’re seeking a solution to painful varicose veins. You don’t want surgery. What are your options? Learn more about radiofrequency ablation, a minimally invasive approach with good outcomes.

Oct 28th, 2021

What are Varicose veins?

Varicose veins are a common condition caused by weak or damaged vein walls and valves. Varicose veins may form whenever blood pressure increases inside your veins.

Mar 24th, 2021